Tuesday, January 29, 2008
7 Secrets For Eating Like A Local
Right behind their obsession with the weather in Tenerife (provided it's good weather, of course), we find visitors' need to know where to get "nice English food".
Now in Tenerife, I can't imagine the "bombardment of culture shock" is enough to provoke the need for travellers to hanker after "something bland, familiar and safe."
But there are those who do, or who just take the "easy option" of what's offered in the resorts. Maybe it's stating the obvious, but, if you stick to the "beaten track" of the touristy bits of Tenerife, guess what? Yes, you'll find only the touristy bits of Tenerife. But, if you venture out just a bit and, do things like try the local food, you might just find something authentic. You might even like it!
"Eating local is a big commitment for travelers, but it can serve to make any journey more memorable and unique."
The more adventurous may find this article, 7 Secrets For Eating Like A Local, informative and entertaining. Amongst the 7 "secrets", we're reminded to try markets and grocery stores, as well as restaurants, to find what locals eat.
The best of both worlds in Tenerife ...
The photo (above) is of fresh produce at the Nuestra Seņora de Africa, municipal market in Tenerife's capital, Santa Cruz. It's open most days, Monday to Sunday (except some bank holidays), from at least 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There, you will find lots of local delicacies, but at another stall round the corner, we also found familiar parsnips and fresh Brussels sprouts at Christmas! :)
